If you’ve been knocking on wood hoping that your cognitive skills will stay sharp your whole life, you might consider chewing that wood instead. A new study in the journal Frontiers in Systems ...

Chewing harder foods like wood can enhance brain health by boosting glutathione levels, a key antioxidant. A study found this improves cognitive function and memory, unlike softer foods such as gum.

Forget about crosswords and brain-training apps. There’s a new brain booster in town: chewing. But not just any chewing — ...

Chewing on moderately hard foods, like wood, might do more than just break down your lunch; new research suggests it could actually boost brainpower by increasing levels of a natural antioxidant, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images How to stop a dog from chewing on wood is a question I’m asked regularly in ...

Gum chewing has been shown to boost blood flow to the brain, enhancing alertness, focus and cognitive function. South Korean researchers discovered that another substance may be even more beneficial ...

In a surprising twist on the connection between oral activity and brain health, a new study suggests that the simple act of chewing moderately hard materials—such as wood—could offer benefits beyond ...